Hornblower Cruises & Events - San Diego

All tours run daily unless otherwise noted

Valid until: Nov 26, 2009

Join Hornblower Cruises & Events for our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Day celebration! Experience a spectacular holiday buffet complete with all the trimmings aboard a luxurious Hornblower yacht. Best of all, we will do all the cooking and cleaning so you can relax with your family and friends. Includes a boarding glass of champagne and unlimited coffee and tea.

Date: November 26, 2009
Departs: Grape Street Pier
Boarding: 3:00 PM
Cruising: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

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Valid until: Apr 4, 2010

Whale watchers are treated to the awe-inspiring sight of the approximately 28,000 gray whales passing by the San Diego coast while aboard a comfortable Hornblower whale watching yacht. We offer guaranteed sightings of these majestic giants. If we don’t see a whale we will offer you a “Whale Check” to come back for free. Besides whales, you’ll witness many varieties of marine life: four types of dolphin, sea lions and marine birds such as Brown Pelicans and Blue Herons along the way. See all the famous and historic sights of the San Diego bay: navy submarine base, NOSC and the Point Loma Light House and Cabrillo National Monument.

Tour Times: Daily at 9:30am and 1:30pm. Board 15 minutes prior to departure.
Duration: 3.5 hours

Whale & Dolphin Watching Season starts December 21, 2009 and lasts through April 4, 2010.

Valid until: Dec 18, 2009

Enjoy a relaxing lunch while taking in the great city views. This two hour cruise is perfect for department holiday parties or for individuals wanting to get into the holiday spirit. Your cruise includes a boarding glass of champagne, background holiday music and lunch buffet.

Dates: Friday, December 4th, 11th and 18th
Boarding: 11:30am
Cruising: 12:00-2:00pm

View Tis the Season Holiday Lunch Menu

Valid until: Dec 19, 2009

Celebrate the season with Hornblower while enjoying the calm waters and beautiful scenery on San Diego Bay. Watch the sun go down, sip champagne and savor a holiday buffet prepared fresh on board by our chefs. Then dance to the tunes provided on board by our disc jockey.

Dates: Saturday, December 5th, 12th & 19th
Boarding: 2:30pm
Cruising: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
(on December 12th Boarding at 1:30pm Sailing 2:00pm – 5:00pm)

View Holiday Sunset Buffet Menu

Valid until: Dec 24, 2009

Join Hornblower Cruises & Events for a Christmas celebration to remember! Experience a traditional holiday buffet aboard a yacht while you enjoy the calm waters and beautiful scenery of the San Diego Bay. It's perfect for entertaining out of town guests, as well as an intimate family affair. Give Santa a chance to get into your house while you are out!

Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009
Boarding: 4:30pm
Cruising: 5:00-7:30pm

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Valid until: Dec 25, 2009

Santa stops by San Diego Bay for Christmas! Skip the traditional dining room table for the inspirational mega-yacht Inspiration Hornblower. Cruise the bay in style this Christmas with an extravagant holiday buffet and presents from Santa for all the good children on board!

Date: Friday, December 25, 2009
Boarding: 3:00pm
Cruising: 3:30-6:00pm

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Valid until: Jan 1, 2010

Start the New Year off with a lavish Brunch Buffet on the San Diego Bay! We'll supply excellent service, food, champagne, and views while you just sit back and relax!

Date: Friday, January 1, 2010
Boarding: 11:30am
Cruising: 12:00-2:00pm

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Valid until: Dec 31, 2009

Evenings on the water take on a whole new luster under the light of a full moon. Come aboard Hornblower’s signature Dinner Cruise and enjoy a boarding glass of champagne, a three course dinner and plenty of time to dance and take in the sights of the sparkling San Diego skyline. Reserve now...

Tour Times: Boarding at 6:30pm, Cruising from 7pm-10pm

Full Moon Dinner Cruise is available on select 2009 dates:
January 11, February 9, March 11, April 9, June 7, July 7, August 6, September 4, October 4, November 2, December 2

Valid until: Mar 31, 2010

Watch the sun go down, sip champagne and enjoy a three-course dinner prepared fresh on board by our chefs. Then dance the night away or watch the San Diego sights drift by from the outdoor decks.

You’ll be thrilled to know that Hornblower Cruises doesn’t participate in cruise style seating, you’ll have privacy at your table and not be seated with strangers!

Tour Times: Boarding at 6:30pm, Cruising from 7pm-10pm

Tickets are not valid on Holidays or Special Event cruises: Feb.14, May 10, July 4, December 24, 25, 31

View our Dinner Menu

Valid until: Mar 31, 2010

Watch the sun go down, sip champagne and enjoy a three-course dinner prepared fresh on board by our chefs. Then dance the night away or watch the San Diego sights drift by from the outdoor decks.

You’ll be thrilled to know that Hornblower Cruises doesn’t participate in cruise style seating, you’ll have privacy at your table and not be seated with strangers!

Tour Times: Boarding at 6:30pm, Cruising from 7pm-10pm

Tickets are not valid on Holidays or Special Event cruises: Feb. 14, May 10, July 4, December 24, 25, 31

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Valid until: Mar 31, 2010

Enjoy fresh sea air and year-round sunshine aboard your two-hour cruise. Dive into a lavish brunch buffet with free-flowing champagne. Take a trip to the sundeck to soak in the sights. At Hornblower, it’s not just brunch, it’s an experience!

Sundays year-round and Saturdays and Sundays during the summer.

Tour Times: Boarding 10:30am, Cruising from 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Valid until: Mar 31, 2010

For 120 minutes and covering over 27 miles, the two-hour cruise is the COMPLETE Bay cruise. Highlights include the history and famous sights of San Diego including everything from sea lions to Navy SEALS. You’ll see the Navy Submarine base, the spectacular Coronado Bridge, the famous Star of India, dry-docking and ship building facilities and the famous Hotel Del Coronado. The two-hour tour is the best way to see the complete bay and learn all there is to know about the famous waterway.

What makes the Bay Cruise so popular and special? Professional Captains provide interesting narrative on the cruise aboard safe, comfortable yachts. Unlike many tours, you may visit the Captain in the wheelhouse. Hornblower offers child-friendly cruises with cute First Mate stickers and coloring maps. Enjoy a loaded snack bar on board, with adult beverages, souvenirs and photos.

Tour Times: 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Check into ticket booth 15 mins. prior to departure

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Valid until: Mar 31, 2010

Our one hour bay cruise is a 13-mile tour of the north or south bay. Relax in comfort on the observation deck while our professional crew narrates the rich history, local points of interest and facts about San Diego landmarks and military.

Hornblower Cruises has put a new twist on their traditional San Diego daytime harbor cruise by featuring one of the most animated highlights of the tour- California Sea Lions in the wild! Many people will be thrilled to know that hundreds of the fascinating pinnipeds can be observed lounging on the buoys in the middle of harbor and on the bait barge near Point Loma.

Tour Times: 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm, 4:15pm (Alternates North Bay, then South Bay)
Check into ticket booth 15 mins. prior to departure

View map of Harbor Tour route